Dowel Stiff Leg Hinge

HipSuperficial Back LineLow BackHip Mobility
Written By David Song

DOWEL STIFF LEG HINGE

This is a posterior chain mobility and motor control exercise. Maintain a soft bend in the knees and be sure to not change their angle as your hinge forward during this movement. Bend forwards until you feel a light stretch in your hamstrings (back of your thigh) and hold this position for up to 10 seconds. Slowly return to standing position by contracting the hamstrings and repeat as needed.

Muscles Involved:

  • Hamstrings

  • Calves

  • Gluteus Maximus

  • Posterior Chain

  • Superficial Back Line

Related Conditions:

  • Deadlift Warm Up

  • Low Back Pain

  • Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

  • Hamstrings Tendinopathy / Hamstring Tear

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